FREE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS ON TOURETTE’S

Back to SCHOOL often equals Back to STRESS for children with Tourette’s, their parents and their teachers.  To the uniformed, symptoms of Tourette’s seem purposefully disruptive and “disobedient” to teachers.  Additionally, tics and associated disorders such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and/or learning disabilities often keep a child from performing to full potential.

Sheryl Kadmon, Executive Director of the Tourette Association of America – Texas Chapter, can help you and others understand this often baffling disorder and help you advocate successfully for your child in school.  Learn diagnostic criteria for T.S.; categories and phenomenology of tics; associated disorders, such as OCD and ADHD; pharmacologic and other interventions; educational and social implications of the syndrome; accommodations and modifications for the classroom; and how to help prepare your children and yourself for maximum success in life.

These free presentations are perfect for parents, adults with TS, family, physicians, nurses, school personnel and teachers – anyone with an interest in learning about TS.  Click on our Support link above for location/time details for each city or email TouretteTexas@aol.com for details.  Also watch our Facebook and Twitter pages for specific details.

Tuesday, August 2 - San Antonio, 6:30p
Thursday, August 4 - Bryan/College Station, 6:30pm
Wednesday, August 10 - Katy/West Houston, 7:00pm
Thursday, August 11 - The Woodlands/North Houston, 7:00pm
Saturday, August 13- Tyler/Longview, 1:00pm
Saturday, September 10 - Dallas, 10:00am AND Fort Worth, 5:30pm
Tuesday, October 4 - Austin, 6:30pm

2016 Youth Ambassador Representing Texas Chapter in Belfast, Ireland!

Ian Henry and his mother, Lisa Henry

Join the Tourette Association – Texas Chapter in congratulating one of our 2016 Youth Ambassadors, Ian Henry, and his mother Lisa Henry on being asked to present at the newly formed Tourette Alliance of Northern Ireland (NI) in Belfast in early August. 

Ian is a 9th grader from Tomball Memorial High School in Tomball, TX and will be a part of a youth representative peer counseling training.  Ian’s mother, Lisa, is the Support Group Leader for the North Houston/Woodlands Support Group and she will also be presenting at the Ireland Conference. The title of her presentation is “How to Create and Maintain Support Groups.”

We are very proud of Ian and Lisa and wish them safe and exciting travels.  Watch our Facebook and Twitter for updates from Lisa and Ian during their conference.

TRAILS FOR TOURETTE is now here!

Our Camp Director and Tourette Texas President Michael Conway is running a 100-MILE mountain trail race in November to raise funds for our camp. 

Please "LIKE" our new TRAILS FOR TOURETTE page and follow along with Michael on this incredible feat. 

Donations are welcomed! Click here and simply write "TRAILS" in the comment section.

Join ‪‎Tourette‬ Texas Youth Ambassador Reese Wilson for a fund raising event in honor ‪of ‎Tourettes‬ Awareness Month!

Check out our Awareness Poster!

To help spread Tourette's awareness, please feel free to download the printable PDF file and do share the PDF with your friends and family!  We also have two more printable posters on our library page, as well.  Click here to check them out!

What's Coming Up: TARGETS FOR TOURETTES!

It's our 5th annual Texas-sized,
fun-filled sporting clay shoot!

JOIN US at Targets for Tourette's -- Friday, April 15, 2016
Greater Houston Gun Club, 6700 McHard Road, Houston  77053

Chaired by Keith and Jyl Calcote, Targets features a sporting clay shoot followed by drinks, gourmet dinner, awards, live C&W music, dancing and live auction.  

Guests can participate as a team of 4 shooters, an individual shooter or join for dinner/dancing only.

Live Auction items include a unique Lucchese Experience, a 10-day African safari, a week at a Colorado condo, more! First place prize for the winning clay team is a set of one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted silver T4T cuff-links from Maida's Belt & Buckles for each team member.   

For more information, please visit our T4T page or contact Tourette Texas at 281.238.8096 or TouretteTexas@aol.com.

APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR CAMP DU BALLON ROUGE 2016!

Our 14th Annual Camp will be held Friday, March 4 thru Sunday, March 6, at Camp For All in Burton, TX.

Camp dBR is a tuition-free weekend for Texas children ages 6 - 18 with a primary diagnosis of Tourette's.

Applications are now available on the Camp Page to download. 

There is a separate application process for Counselors-In-Training (CITs) and Junior Counselors.  Please email TouretteTexas@aol.com to request that application.  When emailing, please provide your child's name,age and previous camping experience.

2016 Gala: Stars at Night, Big and Bright • January 28, 2016

For more details and to reserve a table, go to our Gala page!

Save the Date: Targets For Tourettes! • April 15, 2016

More details to come!

An update on Camp du Ballon Rouge 2016!

Our 14th Annual Camp will be held Friday, March 4 thru Sunday, March 6, at Camp For All in Burton, TX.

Camp dBR is a tuition-free weekend for Texas children ages 6 - 18 with a primary diagnosis of Tourette's.  Applications will be available on the web for download by January 16th.  We are in the process of revamping some forms, so it is taking a bit longer than planned.  When the apps are ready for download, we will also post on Facebook. In the meantime, please schedule your physician appointments for Camp.